And if you want a brief escape from the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center, here are a few suggestions for things to see and places to eat nearby. For a comprehensive list of Richmond restaurants, visit
richmag.com/dine
.

Scott's Addition

An enclave of mid-20th-century warehouses and garages transforming into condos and restaurants west of the Redskins facility, across North Boulevard.
Attractions
Movieland at Boulevard Square
(1301 N. Boulevard, 354-6099 or
bowtiecinemas.com
) is a 17-screen cinema with an additional four-screen Criterion art house.

The Fan District

A neighborhood with easily walkable corner bars and shops.
Attractions
Stroll along Monument Avenue and enjoy the architecture, or take in an exhibition at the
Virginia Center for Architecture
(2501 Monument Ave., 644-3041 or
architectureva.org
).
Dining
Venerable hangout
Buddy's Place
(325 N. Robinson, 355-3701 or
buddysplace.net
) offers appetizers, sandwiches and specials.
McCormack's Whisky Grill and Smokehouse
(204 N. Robinson St.) is an urban roadhouse with a knowledgeable staff, while the youthful crowd at
Star-lite Dining & Lounge
(2600 W. Main St., 254-2667 or
starlitediningandlounge.com
) enjoys its happy-hour specials, late-night menu and weekend brunch. Gourmet pub food and flat-screen TVs can be found at
F.W. Sullivan's Fan Bar & Grill
(2401 W. Main St., 308-8576 or
fwsullivans.com
), and
Home Team Grill
(1630 W. Main St., 254-7360 or
hometeamgrill.com
) is a proud sports bar.
Joe's Inn
(205 N. Shields Ave., 355-2282 or
joesinn.com
) is a classic neighborhood joint with a Greek-Italian menu, and
Balliceaux
(203 N. Lombardy St., 355-3008 or
balliceauxrva.com
) delivers tasty fare with flair and live music just about every night.

The Boulevard

An urbane street lined by trees and culture, south of Broad and bordered by Museum District restaurants.
Attractions
A treasure trove of Virginia history with lectures and gallery tours can be found at
The Virginia Historical Society
(428 N. Boulevard, 358-4901 or
vahistorical.org
). A couple blocks south, the
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
(200 N. Boulevard, 340-1400 or
vmfa.museum)
delivers a comprehensive overview of 6,000 years of creativity along with two dining options: the casual Best Café and the more formal but welcoming Amuse.
Dining
At
Bandito's Burrito Lounge
(2905 Patterson Ave., 354-9999 or
banditosburritolounge.com
), you'll find Mexi-Cali fare, events, karaoke and live music, while
Deco Ristorante
(2901 Park Ave., 342-4278 or
decorichmond.com
) supplies traditional Italian and interpretations of Sicilian "street food.
Caliente
(2922 Park Ave., 340-2920 or
calienterva.com
) is a popular neighborhood spot with an easy drinkin' patio and seriously hot wings.
Chiocca's
(425 N. Belmont Ave., 355-3228 or
chioccasdeli.com
) is a neighborhood stalwart serving huge sandwiches and subs in a cozy basement location.